Staff, stakeholders say RUGIPO needs help, appeal for Aiyedatiwa’s intervention

Management debunks allegations, says: “We have ensured regular salary payments, stabilised the academic calendar, and reduced industrial disputes through dialogue with staff unions” By Banji Ayoola Staff and concerned stakeholders of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, have appealed for the intervention of the Ondo State Government to strengthen operations at the institution, and avoid […]

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2026 Year of Renewed Commitment, Professionalism: FRSC

By John Dike, Osogbo Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, mni, has declared 2026 as a year of renewed commitment, professionalism, and improved service delivery across the Corps. He spoke during his first parade of the year, where he addressed officers and marshals nationwide, reaffirming discipline, unity, professionalism, and dedication […]

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Accord says APC has failed in Osun

accuses Osun APC of contradiction over Oyebamiji’s economic blueprint By John Dike, Osogbo The Accord Party, AP, on Osun State has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of inconsistency and leadership failure. It blasted the opposition over what it described as contradictory claims surrounding the economic blueprint of that party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji […]

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Stop subsidising pilgrimages with public funds

Most Nigerian leaders pretend to love God. They sponsor religious pilgrimages not in the service of God, but in the service of man, mostly to gain political capital and win support in elections. The Federal Government has allocated N11.5 billion for religious pilgrimages in the 2026 budget. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria receives N5.99 […]

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Security operatives seal Onitsha market to enforce Soludo’s order

Security operatives in Onitsha main market. Photo credit: Ikenna Obianeri The Onitsha Main Market has been barricaded by security agencies who are enforcing the one-week closure of the market ordered by the state governor, Chukwuma Soludo, following defiance of the government’s Monday sit-at-home directive by the traders. On Tuesday morning, hundreds of security personnel were […]

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Strike: Court decides today as FCT workers demand Wike’s removal

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has fixed today (Tuesday), for ruling on a suit filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration against leaders of the Joint Union Action Committee. Justice E.D. Subilim adjourned the matter after hearing arguments from counsel for […]

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Alaafin, Soun absent as Makinde kicks off Oyo 50th anniversary

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade. Credit: Palace Media Two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State — the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Olaoye Ghandi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade — were conspicuously absent as Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the 50th anniversary of the state on Monday. Family members of former governors, traditional […]

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‘Workers are suffering’ — Adeleke asks Tinubu to intervene in withheld Osun LG allocations

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has asked President Bola Tinubu to intervene and order the release of the state’s LG allocations. BACKGROUND In February 2025, Osun government held elections in the 30 local councils of the state. The exercise was marred by violence, disputes, and legal battles as the sacked […]

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